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FedEx Files Staged-Crash Racketeering Suit

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 08:32
The lawsuit describes an intentional collision-for-profit enterprise that recruited claimants to stage or exaggerate crashes involving FedEx’s commercial vehicles.

Oil Prices Bounce Higher on Iran War Uncertainty

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 07:39
Brent crude, the international standard, gained $1.46 to $106.48 per barrel, while U.S. benchmark crude added $1.53 to $99.79 per barrel.

Walmart Delivers Strong Quarter Fueled by Online Shopping

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 07:18
Walmart was cautious about the rest of the year given the current economic uncertainty. 

Class 8 Truck Sales Decline 11.8% as Fleets Delay Purchases

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 17:07
U.S. Class 8 retail sales fell below the prior-year level as buyers continued to wait for a more sustained freight market recovery in April.

Proterra to Offer U.S. Cell Option for Batteries From 2027

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 15:29
Proterra’s Onyx battery platform currently uses cylindrical nickel manganese cobalt lithium-ion cells from LG Energy Solutions, manufactured in South Korea.

FMCSA’s Barrs Highlights Stronger Enforcement at ATA Mid-Year

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 14:55
FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs emphasized that responsible carriers play a central role in improving safety and identifying those who undermine the system.

Great Dane to Sell Company-Owned Dealerships

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 14:00
Trailer manufacturer Great Dane will sell all 19 company-owned dealership locations, a senior executive confirmed.

PepsiCo to Raise Prices on Small Bags of Chips

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 13:13
In the coming weeks, the soda and snacks maker plans to hike prices by 10 cents to 20 cents on certain single-serve bags that are now retailing for $2.69.

What BUILD America 250 Means for Autonomous Trucking

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:49
For the first time, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee included a federal policy framework regulating the deployment of self-driving trucks.

EPA Seeks Delay on Stricter Emissions Rules for Certain Vehicles

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:00
The EPA has proposed delaying stricter emissions standards for light-duty and Class 3 medium-duty vehicles until model year 2029.

U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Drop by Most on Record

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:56
The decline of 17.8 million barrels brings crude inventories to the lowest levels in nearly a year, according to data from EIA.

Stellantis to Develop Cars With Jaguar Land Rover for U.S.

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 09:42
CEO Antonio Filosa has flagged that partnerships will be a key pillar of the company’s strategy going forward.

Oregon Voters Reject Gas Tax Increase as Prices Soar

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 09:22
Democrats had raised the state gas tax by 6 cents a gallon. Republicans responded by launching a referendum campaign to refer the tax and fee increases to voters.

Lowe’s Reports Modest Sales Gain, Affirms Full-Year Forecast

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 08:49
Lowe’s kept its full-year outlook unchanged in the face of higher transportation costs and a muted housing environment. 

UN Lowers Forecast for Global Economic Growth in 2026

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 08:14
U.N. economists said global GDP growth is now forecast at 2.5% for 2026, down from 2.7% in January, and it could fall to only 2.1% “in a more adverse scenario.”

Target Posts Strongest Sales Growth in 4 Years

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 07:47
New CEO Michael Fiddelke said he remained guardedly optimistic given where the company is in its operational overhaul.

Oil Prices Fall, but Gasoline Continues to Rise

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 07:22
Brent crude, the international standard, lost $2.89 to $108.39 per barrel. But gasoline prices in the U.S. continued to rise.

DOJ Accuses Chinese Container Makers of Pandemic Price Scheme

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 06:00
The DOJ said it filed criminal charges against four large makers of shipping containers for allegedly colluding to raise prices during the pandemic.

Medium-Duty Truck Sales Fall 18.5% in April

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 23:06
Omdia Automotive found that Classes 4-7 retail truck sales decreased 18.5% to 15,293 from 18,754 units reported during the prior-year period.

FHWA Targets Bridges, Congestion in Infrastructure Projects

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 15:56
Bridge projects are the centerpiece of FHWA's focus on infrastructure investments, Administrator Sean McMaster told business leaders and government officials.

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